IHS has an experienced pool of consultants including Physicians, Occupational Health Specialists, Public Health Scientists, Clinical Psychologists and Anthropologists. Some are working on permanent basis while others are on panel and work with IHS on project to project basis.

Due to IHS involvement in many health related areas like Emergency & Home Care, School Health, Occupational Health & Safety and diagnostic services; it has diverse  resources at its disposal that can be diverted towards research studies and consultancies at any level or location in Pakistan.

IHS also specializes in infrastructure development for hospitals and diagnostic centers. On our panel are architects who have designed major hospitals in USA, Canada, Russia & India.

Viral Hepatitis National Case Management Guidelines: IHS has been assigned by the National Program for Control & Prevention of Hepatitis to prepare national guidelines for management of cases of viral hepatitis. It's a great honor for IHS that it was selected for this important assignment of critical national importance. After completion of the guidelines they will be implemented across Pakistan at all government and private sector healthcare facilities ranging from small clinics to large hospitals. Dr. Khalid Iqbal Hussain (MBBS, FCPS - Medicine, MIPH) is the team leader. Other members of the team include Dr. Usman Hadi, Dr. Asmatullah Malik and Dr. Shahid Nadeem besides field staff in the four provinces, FATA & FANA. Gastroenterologists & Hepatologists from all the main cities of Pakistan have been included in the 'core group' so that a consensus is built. Prof. Dr. Javed Butt an eminent Gastroenterologist of Pakistan is the chief consultant of IHS for this project. While Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar, Head of Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical College is the head of the focal group of Hepatologists from all over Pakistan.

The final draft of the guidelines has been approved and now is undergoing field testing which is the first step in its implementation across the country. Field testing is being carried out by Dr. Khlaid Iqbal Hussain and Dr. Shahid Nadeem.

Viral Hepatitis: National Guidelines for Counseling of High Risk Groups: IHS is also preparing guidelines to be adopted across the country for counseling and guidance of high risk groups like drug addicts, prisoners, medical professionals, sex workers, etc. Theses guidelines are also being prepared for the National Program for Control & Prevention of Hepatitis.

Worm Infestation in Rural School Children: In 1998 IHS conducted a study on the incidence of Worm infestation among school going children in the Attock district. 53% children tested positive for worms on stool R/E.

School Health Services in AJK: IHS has been working on developing a self sustainable model of school health in Azad Kashmir with the support of Save the Children (UK) since 1st August 2007. A pilot project involving two Union Councils in Bagh & Muzafarabad district is underway. On completion in March 2008 it will be replicated in other parts of AJK if found successful. In the process IHS has developed a very comprehensive manual for capacity building of teachers through which 114 teachers in the two districts have been trained by IHS school health doctors. Over 6000 school children between the age of 5 and 16 are also being screened through a standardized health examination format.

School Health Data: Being the largest school health provider of the country during the last 10 years 0.8 million school children have remained enrolled with IHS School Health Program. The data obtained through periodic examinations and sick reports is analyzed to develop effective interventions to prevent and correct diseases at an early stage.

Hepatitis Research: Hepatitis has remained a focal point of our activities. We were the first organization in Pakistan to launch mass Hepatitis B awareness and vaccination programs in 1996. During the process 73,000 B and C screenings were conducted. Marked variation in its incidence were noted among various socioeconomic groups and geographical areas.

IHS is also currently involved in HIV (AIDS) awareness activities in Punjab and Sindh province with assistance from local private medical practitioners.

Tuberculosis Prevention & Control - School Health Club Model: IHS through funding from GFATM in coordination with National TB Program and Mercy Corps Pakistan, is initiating an ACSM intervention for TB, focusing on school children. An elaborate health education program has been devised that will be implemented in schools across Pakistan in phases over a period of 5 years. The rationale behind this intervention is:

1. Young minds are very receptive and eager to share the newly learned knowledge.

2. Teachers can give added support through persistent health education or even as silent observers.

3. Generally people tend to stick with the habits developed in childhood. 

4. Target audience i.e., the children are available in groups thus are easily and comprehensively accessible.

5. Follow up is guaranteed because of institutional involvement.

6. Exposure at this stage of life will ensure that the future leadership will be more aware and take health friendly decisions when they grow up.

The outcomes expected through this intervention are:

1. Well educated & health conscious students

2. Flow of information to parents, family, friends & community

3. Teachers trained in early detection of TB and monitoring DOTS

4. Leaders and decision makers of the future will be trained now to make positive decisions when they enter practical life.

5. Generation of volunteers who will become TB ambassadors, educators, monitors and advocates and will help in:

Clinical Trials:

IHS has been involved with Pharmaceuticals for clinical trials. We conducted an international trial sponsored by GSK to assess immune status of school going children in various socioeconomic groups against Hepatitis A. Another trial was to assess the efficacy of Silimarine a drug used for treatment of Hepatitis B & C.

IHS provides Good Clinical Practice  (GCP) compliant clinical trials infrastructure for investigators.  IHS aims to strengthen the link between investigators and pharmacologists and provide a one-stop, seamless contact center for pharmaceutical companies interested in the development and testing of new compounds. We also conduct training programs for clinical trial management.

Many senior professionals from the pharmaceutical industry are engaged with IHS. IHS also has agreements with major labs of the country for laboratory facilities needed in clinical trials.